1958 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 746 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1958 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ferrari 250 GT | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 250 GT | Montego |
Year Released | 1958 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 101.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1791 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 85 L |